Research and Development in a Thesis WorkLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AM00BV84
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Media Content Design
Teachers
- Marion Robinson
- Antti Heinonen
- Maaria Niskala
- Pauliina Pasanen
Scheduling groups
- MES+UX/UI (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- GR (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- VK (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- MES+UXUI+GR+VK (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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MLTIUXUI21S
-
MLTIVK21S
-
MLTIMES21S
-
MLTIGR21S
Small groups
- MES+UX/UI
- Practice 1
- Practice 2
- MES+UXUI+GR+VK
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.
Implementation and methods of teaching
3/5 cr Lectures .
Written assignments related to the initiation of the thesis process.
2/5 cr Implementation according to your own study programme
GRAPHICS: After the common component for all, the graphic design postgraduate Degree project studio. These sessions prepare the student to advance their own thesis in a goal-oriented way. The sessions are timed to support the thesis process and the autumn seminars. The workshops are open discussion, source material work and concrete promotion of your own work. Attendance is compulsory on the in-class days.
MEDIA DESIGN: After the common part, the course continues with the programme of the individual department.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: After the common part, the course continues with a group of photographers with the same teacher.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
Timing and attendance
The common part of the course is completed independently in Moodle by listening to lectures and doing assignments. Return of assignments as indicated by the teacher of your major subject. The teacher of the main subject is also responsible for the face-to-face teaching.
The course is closely linked to and necessary for the start of the thesis.
Learning material and recommended literature
LAB thesis guidelines.
Learning environment
Moodle, zoom, Campus
Student time use and work load
33% lectures and presentations
67% Indepentend working
Contents
The course introduces students to research methods, data mining and the principles of research writing. Students will produce their own thesis, search for literature related to their topic and practice writing using a variety of sources.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
The course is taken at the beginning of the thesis process.
Assessment criteria
2/5op Theoretical part: written assignments passed with distinction.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The written assignments returned by the student show that he/she has reviewed the course material and is able to use it as a basis for the thesis plan and disposition. The student's texts will also demonstrate an understanding of the process of writing their own thesis and any ethical issues that may be involved. The student will be familiar with the referencing conventions used in LAB amk.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sara Ikävalko
- Tuuli Ruokolainen-Pursiainen
- Heikki Saros
- Timo Sulkamo
- Petteri Venetjoki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTITEMU21S
-
MLTISIK21S
-
MLTIPUMU21S
-
MLTIPAL21S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course consists of lectures and group and individual tasks. Course materials will be published in the Moodle learning environment.
Timing and attendance
The course consists of 5 lectures (4 hours each). Mandatory presence min. 80%. First contact teaching day mandatory
Learning material and recommended literature
Study materials will be published in Moodle e-learning environment. The iInstitute of Design Design method material is recommended: (link)
Alternative completion methods
The course activity s based on contact lessons and group and individual work. Optional study methods are to be agreed with the teacher.
Exam retakes
Evaluation is based on the work presented during the course
Learning environment
Lessons at the university, library, digital learning environment.
Student time use and work load
Student work is 135 hours with main emphasis on students' own work.
Contents
Research and development methods are part of the thesis work studies. The content of the course consists of design research methods and thesis work guide lines. Main goal of the course is the individual thesis work report plan including the disposition and the research questions.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Subject specific knowledge and skills to start the thesis project.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Heikki Saros
- Timo Sulkamo
- Auli Haarnio
Teacher in charge
Tero Leponiemi
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTISIK21K
-
MLTIPAL21K
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course consists of lectures and group and individual tasks. Course materials will be published in the Moodle learning environment.
Timing and attendance
The course consists of 6 lectures (4 hours each). Mandatory presence min. 80%. First contact teaching day mandatory
Learning material and recommended literature
Study materials will be published in Moodle e-learning environment. The iInstitute of Design Design method material is recommended: (link)
Alternative completion methods
The course activity s based on contact lessons and group and individual work. Optional study methods are to be agreed with the teacher.
Exam retakes
Evaluation is based on the work presented during the course
Learning environment
Lessons at the university, library, digital learning environment.
Student time use and work load
Student work is 135 hours with main emphasis on students' own work.
Contents
Research and development methods are part of the thesis work studies. The content of the course consists of design research methods and thesis work guide lines. Main goal of the course is the individual thesis work report plan including the disposition and the research questions.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Subject specific knowledge and skills to start the thesis project.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
30.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Photography (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Marion Robinson
- Sara Ikävalko
- Veli-Pekka Tuovi
- Pauliina Pasanen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- GR Degree Project Studio (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIVK20S
-
MLTIMES20S
-
MLTIGR20S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
- GR Degree Project Studio
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.
Implementation and methods of teaching
2/5op Independent theoretical part online.
Lectures (transcripts) in Moodle.
Written assignments related to the initiation of the thesis process.
3/5op Implementation according to your own study programme
GRAPHICS: After the common component for all, the graphic design postgraduate Degree project studio. These sessions prepare the student to advance their own thesis in a goal-oriented way. The sessions are timed to support the thesis process and the autumn seminars. The workshops are open discussion, source material work and concrete promotion of your own work. Attendance is compulsory on the in-class days.
MEDIA DESIGN: After the common part, the course continues with the programme of the individual department.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: After the common part, the course continues with a group of photographers with the same teacher.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
Timing and attendance
The common part of the course is completed independently in Moodle by listening to lectures and doing assignments. Return of assignments as indicated by the teacher of your major subject. The teacher of the main subject is also responsible for the face-to-face teaching.
The course is closely linked to and necessary for the start of the thesis.
Learning material and recommended literature
LAB thesis guidelines.
Learning environment
Moodle
Student time use and work load
2/5op The theoretical part is performed independently. Deadlines for the return of assignments according to your own study programme.
Contents
The course introduces students to research methods, data mining and the principles of research writing. Students will produce their own thesis, search for literature related to their topic and practice writing using a variety of sources.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
The course is taken at the beginning of the thesis process.
Assessment criteria
2/5op Theoretical part: written assignments passed with distinction.
3/5op Passed assignments for the part of the own training programme.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The written assignments returned by the student show that he/she has reviewed the course material and is able to use it as a basis for the thesis plan and disposition. The student's texts will also demonstrate an understanding of the process of writing their own thesis and any ethical issues that may be involved. The student will be familiar with the referencing conventions used in LAB amk.
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Packaging and Brand Design (in Finnish), (2020)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Design (in Finnish), (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Wearable Design (in Finnish)
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sara Ikävalko
- Noora Nylander
- Heikki Saros
- Timo Sulkamo
- Petteri Venetjoki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIPAMU20S
-
MLTIKOP20S
-
MLTITEMU20S
-
MLTISIK20S
-
MLTIPUMU20S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- select and use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course consists of lectures and group and individual tasks. Course materials will be published in the Moodle learning environment.
Timing and attendance
The course consists of 6 lectures (4 hours each). Mandatory presence min. 80%. First contact teaching day mandatory
Learning material and recommended literature
Study materials will be published in Moodle e-learning environment. The iInstitute of Design Design method material is recommended: (link)
Alternative completion methods
The course activity s based on contact lessons and group and individual work. Optional study methods are to be agreed with the teacher.
Exam retakes
Evaluation is based on the work presented during the course
Learning environment
Lessons at the university, library, digital learning environment.
Student time use and work load
Student work is 135 hours with main emphasis on students' own work.
Contents
Research and development methods are part of the thesis work studies. The content of the course consists of design research methods and thesis work guide lines. Main goal of the course is the individual thesis work report plan including the disposition and the research questions.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Subject specific knowledge and skills to start the thesis project.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed